Crochet Flower PATTERN, Mandevilla PDF Pattern, Photo Tutorial for Tunisian Crochet Flowers. Skill Level: Experienced, English Language ONLY - Etsy

This comprehensive photo tutorial pattern will show you how to make this lovely realistic Mandevilla flower. The flower throat and petals are made in one piece with no sewing or piecing together needed. Instructions also include finishing and adding a stem wire. This tutorial is appropriate for the more experienced crocheter. Also included is a condensed text-only excerpt of just the written instructions from the tutorial, 2 pages and no photos saves ink! . The numbered steps correspond to the photos of the tutorial which you can view on your favorite device if you prefer not to print the full tutorial. A text-only pattern for a matching leaf using the same techniques learned while making the flower is now included! NOTE: The green crocheted bowl shown in one of the photos is for display purposes only and is NOT included. This item is a digital download tutorial only, not a printed paper copy or finished flowers, you will not receive anything in the mail. You will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Reader to view or print the files. English language and US crochet terms only. File details: Mandevilla Tutorial, 9 pages, 60 photos, 5.3MB Condensed Mandevilla Text, 2 pages, text-only, 49KB Leaf, 2 pages, text-only, 208KB There is a separate version of this tutorial just for left handed crocheters, no need to mentally flip images around in your head. You can find that here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/570846780 Materials: DMC Cebelia crochet thread or other tightly wound thread, appropriately sized hook & optionally a 2nd hook one size bigger. Recommended: Size 10 thread & 1.75mm hook for the base & an optional 2.0mm hook for the petals (flower approx 3.5" across) OR Size 20 thread & 1.5mm hook for the base & a 1.75mm hook for the petals (flower approx 3" across) OR Size 30 thread & 1.25mm hook for the base & a 1.5mm hook for the petals (flower approx 2.5" across) The shank of the hook needs to be able to hold up to 13 loops. If your hooks don't allow this, or you find it too crowded, consider getting a cro-tat hook (2mm to use with size 10 thread). PRYM is a brand that is inexpensive & widely available online. It's unlikely to be an issue with size 20 thread & smaller. Suggested Materials: Yellow thread, glue, 18 gauge stem wire, floral tape. Gauge: Not essential. You need the following skills: magic ring chain slip stitch single crochet controlling tension accuracy & attention to detail patience This flower uses a Tunisian Crochet stitch which is fully explained step by step and no prior experience with Tunisian Crochet is needed. Copyright 2017 FoxStitch Design You may not sell, reproduce, redistribute, or create derivatives, including translations, of this pattern without written permission. Trying to restrict what you do with the finished items is unenforceable and silly. Do whatever you want with your finished items! If you choose to sell them, a link back to my shop is appreciated but completely optional.